New holes, bigger green, more cameras and signature team holes: ‘We’re playing a high-tech video game,’ says Billy Horschel.
It’s game time again: The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) returns for its second season at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, running through March 3. The season opener features a rematch of the inaugural final, with Atlanta Drive taking on New York.
Tiger Woods joins the mic’d-up lineup
While the six teams remain unchanged, stars like Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas will sit out early matches due to back surgery recovery. However, Woods—TGL co-owner and icon—has pledged to attend every Jupiter Links GC match, mic’d up and ready to entertain. Expect the 15-time major champion to bring his voice to the action, offering commentary and insight as a live host.
Tech upgrades and signature holes
Season two brings major technical upgrades. The putting green has expanded by 38% to nearly 500 square meters, now featuring 12 pin positions. Over 600 control elements simulate realistic slopes and breaks. ‘The green is easier to read now,’ says Wyndham Clark of The Bay. ‘It benefits the best putters among us.’
Artificial turf has also been adjusted so that all chips now go with the grain, enhancing ball control and viewer excitement. Meanwhile, the SoFi Center now boasts 79 cameras and improved Virtual Eye tech, offering better ball tracking and comparisons. The award-winning SmartPin Cam returns with 360-degree pin views.
Signature holes with iconic backdrops
Each team now has a signature hole reflecting its identity. The Bay’s ‘Bay Breaker’ features redwoods and San Francisco fog, while New York’s ‘Big Apple’ plays out in front of the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. Atlanta’s ‘Fore-O-Fore’ showcases the city’s silhouette. Gil Hanse’s first TGL hole, ‘Stone & Steeple,’ is a dramatic par 5 with a church and graveyard hazard, reminding players that errant shots may have a short life expectancy.
As Billy Horschel puts it, ‘We have holes like on a real course, but also ones you’d see in a video game. Because ultimately, we’re playing a high-tech video game.’